Dermatology Lab Coordinator Microbiology (Night/Weekend)

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator I to perform basic diagnostic procedures in certified labs.

Hours will primarily be nights and weekends. You will prepare specimens, operate automated analyzers, maintain knowledge of testing procedures, and support quality control efforts in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or combination of equivalent lab experience and education
• No experience required but some lab exposure preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs basic and routine diagnostic procedures for the isolation and identification of microbial pathogens from clinical specimens.
• Prepare specimens and operates automated analyzers. May perform manual tests in accordance with detailed instructions.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles and instrumentation, as well the physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Maintains familiarity with the various testing procedures done in the laboratory.
• Conducts or assists in special projects, evaluates new products and instrumentation and performs quality control procedures.
• Performs other related duties.

Education

Associate degree

Job description

The Kimberly and Eric J. Waldman Department of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator I to perform basic diagnostic procedures in certified labs.

Hours will primarily be nights and weekends. You will prepare specimens, operate automated analyzers, maintain knowledge of testing procedures, and support quality control efforts in a fast-paced clinical setting.